Tuesday briefing: FIFA set to announce $15 billion World Cup revenue after tournament

FIFA are set to announce record revenues of $15 billion from this summer’s World Cup, according to a report from The Guardian, exceeding the governing body’s original forecast of $11 billion. Member associations were informed of the expected financial result by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Saturday.

Higher-than-expected hospitality and ticketing income contributed to the increase, with sales on the secondary ticket market accounting for part of the rise. FIFA receives 15 per cent